There is only one reason to go here - you are a Hello Kitty fan or you know one. They have some…read morelimited merch, but the only food available is a large cookie or a set of three smaller cookies. When we visited, the trucked had haphazardly dumped empty cardboard boxes all around the truck which looked really trashy.

It's all about Hello Kitty! My first encounter with this van/truck was out in CA, and it was a…read morepretty pleasant experience! This pop-up is hard to miss, as you see the bright pink truck. Currently, the vehicle and the tent is located near DSW. The menu seems to be super limited, only offering water bottles, the petit fours, the pocket pies, and the cookies. You can also purchase apparel, such as shirts, and mugs. There was literally a long line, wrapped around the Pentagon Row; some fans came with their Hello Kitty paraphernalia, such as towels, umbrellas, and head gear. +super limited cafe menu +friendly staff

First time at this market and LOVED it! The vendors are so friendly and I definitely stimulated the…read morelocal economy (read: spent way too much) during my visit. There really is something for every price point and I saw plenty of vendors for home decor, clothing, crocheted pieces, historical pieces, etc. There was even a table for free appraisals! Will DEFINITELY be back!

From the owner: Named "Best Flea Market" in Virginia by Domino Magazine! The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market occurs…read moreonce a month, always on the second Saturday, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. The parking lots of 1804 & 1900 Mt. Vernon Avenue are filled with vendors of antique, vintage, thrift, artisan, clothing, homegoods, and more. We also feature local bakers and coffee roasters, and weather-permitting we have adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Our market is all year 'round but we do cancel (and do not reschedule) for inclimate weather.

Union Market has been a highlight of my DC trip! Such an awesome little space with tons of…read moreexcellent food vendors to choose from. We decided to do our own little food tour within the market and sample some bites from a few stalls. We tried: 1. Masala dosa from Sambar & Spice. This may have been one of the best dosas I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. So epic! A must try, 2. Chicken dumplings from Laobun - soft, freshly prepared and melt in your mouth good. Also affordable! 3. Fish tacos from the famous seafood spot. These were sadly my least favorite item on our little food tour, the slaw was overpowering but if removed the pan seared fish was flavorless. 4. Wrapped up with some matcha and iced coffee - can't go wrong with those. Enjoyed browsing the little artisan stalls as well. An amazing stop on my trip to DC!

We came on a rainy Saturday morning. There was a good crowd but lines moved pretty quick. There was…read moreplenty of seating, even for a group of seven. I tried two restaurants, one Hawaiian/Filipino and the other Vietnamese. They were both delicious and no notes. I wish I had more time to explore this place because my first impression was so positive! I definitely plan on coming back when in the area!

The place is fun! don't get me wrong. however I've been to two now. one in LA and one in DC. today…read morewas DC we were literally the first people in the building. the cleanliness was very bad. the carpets hadn't been vacuumed, cubbies had trash shoes jackets etc, then the rest rooms! my husband used the one next to the rubber ducky, swing part and no toilet paper! nothing! okay fine, we (myself, mother, and my 4yr old daughter) go to the bathroom on the way out?! think it's fine! I see a cleaner lady! think perfect she must've went in and cleaned it! NOPE ‍ first one we went into blood? or poop? was all over the toilet! okay! so I have to move my toddler back and tell her no! then the next 2! not any better toilet paper all over the seat! the floor it was disgusting. so we literally just left looked around the store part for a moment still felt grossed out left and immediately used hand sanitizer in the car. now! this being said I've closed places before so I don't blame the morning shift lady at all. but closing! are you serious? that was horrible! it was gross and honestly a healthy hazzard. I will say the one in La was so amazing that's what made us want to go back. I just doubt I will ever do it again in DC.

Um okay. I'll tell you this--they have great marketing for what the experience actually is. I…read moreseen the ads on social media, hyping it up to be fantastic, unique experience from beginning to end. BUBBLE Planet. But.... For something called "BUBBLE PLANET" I was surely disappointed in the lack of Bubbles in the "Bubble Room." It was the second to last room in the experience, where actual bubbles were being blown periodically. My 1.5 year old, LOVES Bubbles! And so it was briefly exciting when we went in the room and bubbles were blown for about 10 seconds. I figured we were going to be in a room FILLED with bubbles, that we had just in near the end of it when it dissipated. However, wrong. We waited for several minutes, and NOTHING. Even went to the next room (there there was a projector that could project your coloring page onto the screen) and returned, nothing. So, that was wierd. We purchased the "VIP" tickets, that was supposed to be including a VR experience....however, when we got to that place, the person running it said "No, it doesnt matter if you got the VIP. It's still $5." So, we declined and disappointed. For the price, of everything, yikes. Wanting to end with the positives though! The water world room was AMAZING! Very stellar, very fascinating. My family LOVED that room. It was a 360 degree experience. Also enjoyed the room with all of the balloons and the ballpit like rooms, though not for long. Question of hygiene? It didn't appear to be routinely cleaned after continual guests.

Highly recommend for gift shopping, a fun store to stop by with friends, and honestly a place with…read moregreat vibes all around. Nice variety of goods like snacks, rings, vintage items, home decor, clothing - there's even craft classes! Employees are all super nice and I just bought a new ring from here that I love and will wear every day.

This is a lovely, unique store with all kinds of fun, quirky items to explore! From vintage…read moreglassware and clean beauty to funky clothes and locally made art, Femme Fatale is wonderful for finding that gift that no one else will have thought of. Friendly, welcoming service too, and I thought prices were fair.

This is a newer store at Pentagon City Mall. The toys are cute and live up to their name. My…read morefavorite was the "squishy pizza." The employee was good at engaging children. The staff encourage kids to hold and "squish" the toys. You can buy a giant pillow or keychain of the same item.

My daughter loves this store. She loves stuffies, almost an aficionado. She wouldn't buy one if it…read moredoesn't past muster. She loves this store from the first time she saw the name of it. Very cute, not standard fair style of animals of all sizes. You can put stuffies in costume stuffies. A bit pricey, especially the larger sizes. High quality, soft. Sort of the next step up if you're (your kid is) tired of the Beanie Boos.

Woman and minority owned and operated!…read more Ms. Bianca was such a pleasure to meet as I eagerly explored her shop located within Savor. She has a variety of bath and body products, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and hats (most with the logo Black Excellence), and other little trinkets and accessories all made by local DMV artists and curators...AMAZING!! Her personable nature and through knowledge about each items was fantastic...and I look forward to purchasing from her in near future, particularly the sugar scrubs and shea butters. Overall, yelp peeps, I highly recommend checking out Curated DMV!!

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A nice little holiday pop up near Union Market with unique clothes, jewelry, and home goods. There…read moreare signs in front of the market announcing Brief Assembly and the address, but unless you know to look for it, you won't stumble across it. The space itself in one of the storefronts near the market is very nice--bright, modern and airy. It's very spacious and items are spread out and well merchandised. The store reminds me a lot of Salt and Sundry inside Union Market, except Brief Assembly has fewer items, but does carry clothes and leather goods like purses, satchels and backpacks. All of the items are boutique, but not all are made in DC. There are some cool clothes from a New York designer--sleek black pants made out of some sort of neoprene combination--but they're pricey. The pants were about $180. Definitely worth a stop in to browse. Nice jewelry selection, plus books and pottery to offer gifting options that aren't mass produced.

Stumbled upon this place when I came to Union Market. It's a really cute pop-up with products from…read moresmall businesses from around the country. It's definitely a pricy place, but they have some cool items. The store associate that was there was super nice and friendly. Worth checking this out before the pop-up closes in a couple months!

Really good single origin black coffee, and quality espresso drinks that aren't drowning in milk…read more They have a simple menu, but every drink is good. The other stuff is a bonus, like the owner is very chill and personable, and the art on the walls is dope. My favorite neighborhood shop.

I understand the appeal of this cafe. Small, cozy feeling, clean. I felt like I can work here all…read moreday and not feel distracted. The barista was also very nice helping my friend identify a drink that she would like. The only reason why I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because I've had better matcha lattes at a better value. I appreciate the fact I watched the barista make my drink, but I thought there was something missing that didnt reach one of my favorite matcha spots ever. If I'm ever back in the area, I will come back and try this again :)

Great pop up that serves the most delightful Ethiopian coffee, espressos and cafe. Prices are…read morereasonable and the coffee is superb. They know their business and are one of the very few places that serve water with their espresso. THEY GET IT. Had the cardamom breakfast roll and the scent was heavenly and the taste was even better. Today their menu was different to support the pop up event but they normally have a full tea menu and a full range of coffee to get your day going or to enjoy at your morning or afternoon break. So good.